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Patent GB-2402583-A (GB)
Title: Cryptographic initialisation wherein RNC server instructs one communication partner to add an encryption flag to and begin encrypting its communications
Inventor: KAMACHI KEN ICHIRO
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A RNC server (103) operating in a C-plane (control plane) issues an encryption-start instruction (53-1) to a media gateway (MG) (104) or a terminal (200) operating in the U plane (user plane). Whichever of the MG and terminal, receives the instruction, encrypts U-Plane information using a predetermined secret key, and adds a predetermined encryption-start bit to the encrypted U-Plane information (53-2) for transmission to the other (53-3) (its communication partner). The communication partner, upon detection of the encryption-start information, decrypts the received U-Plane information using the predetermined secret key. The system may be used with IMT-2000 system configurations and should result in faster set up than the conventional system of specifying a frame number for encryption to commence.
Patent GB-2404371-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispensing system
Inventor: KERSHAW DAVID
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A beverage dispensing system comprises a source of concentrate 6, a water supply 2 and a mixing means 11 located before a dispensing system 14. The apparatus may also include means for optionally carbonating the beverage, so that both carbonated and uncarbonated drinks can be dispensed. Means for cooling the beverage 9, 12 are also provided. The proportion of concentrate and water is controlled by a metering means 10. In an embodiment, carbonation of both the concentrate and the water may be provided (not shown).
Patent GB-2404713-A (GB)
Title: Shoring post with node connectors
Inventor: ROGERS PETER
IPC: E04G11/48
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: A substantially rectangular shoring post suitable for use with ledger frames in scaffolding systems has at least two node sleeves (40), each having four nodes, each node aligned with sidewalls of the shoring post. The node sleeves (40) may be fastened to the shoring post using mechanical fasteners.
Patent GB-2422658-A (GB)
Title: A method of flushing gas into an out of a sealable enclosure
Inventor: NAYLOR STUART
IPC: B65B31/04
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: A method of flushing gas into an out of a sealable enclosure to condition the gaseous environment in the enclosure comprises a gassing equipment that is not directly attached to the enclosure and adapted to flush gasses into and out of the enclosure so that sensitive materials can be stored within the enclosure under specific environmental conditions. Sensitive materials may be chemical and biological materials and the enclosure may or may not be sealed gas tight. The gassing equipment may be a single piece of equipment used to condition a plurality of connected enclosures and a gas pressure control system may measure the pressure in the enclosure during the flushing process. A timing device may permit a measured quantity of gas to be flushed through the connected enclosures. A gas analysis and detection system may monitor the exhaust gas from the enclosure. The flushing of gases may be stopped once a desired condition in the enclosure has been achieved. The gas pressure control system may shut the exhaust from the enclosure to increase the pressure in the enclosure whereby a pressure sensor measures pressure and the gas flushing is stopped when a desired pressure is reached within the enclosure.
Patent GB-2408608-A (GB)
Title: Cyclic Redundancy Checks
Inventor: CAVANNA VICENTE V
IPC: H03M13/09
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: Methods for adjusting an m-bit CRC of sub-messages enable the computation of the CRC of a message by XORing the partial or incremental CRCs of composite sub-messages corresponding to the sub-messages. The partial m-bit CRC of a sub-message is calculated according to CRC generating polynomial, P(x). A variable Y is calculated using a lookup table, where Y = x<n> modulo P(x). The partial rn-bit CRC and Y are multiplied together and divided by P(x). The remainder of the division forms the adjusted m-bit CRC.
Patent GB-2429631-A (GB)
Title: Article of clothing and writing implement
Inventor: WATT KATHERINE
IPC: B43K29/00
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: An article of clothing 10 is provided having a panel 11 to which has been applied a surface treatment agent which renders the panel 11 receptive to a washable ink. The treatment agent prevents the absorption of the ink into the fabric of the clothing 10 but allows the ink to dry on the panel 11. Also provided is a writing implement 12 containing a washable ink adapted for deposition on the surface-treated panel 11. The ink from the writing implement 12 when applied to the panel 11 forms a non-permanent mark 15 thereon 11. The mark 15 will be substantially wholly removed when the article 10 is next subjected to a conventional washing process.
Patent GB-2431734-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen wiper control
Inventor: DIAZ PEDRO
IPC: B60S1/08
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A windscreen wiper control system comprising is provided. The system comprises a controller 16 which is arranged to receive user input signals and determine a time interval between received user input signals. The controller is also configured to generate output signals for causing a wiper mechanism to provide a wipe frequency that is a function of the time interval. The system further comprises a switching arrangement 20 connected with the controller 16, the switching arrangement 20 being operable to have a relatively short duration contact position by which the user can cause the controller 16 to generate an output signal for causing the wiper mechanism 10, 14 to provide a single wipe. The controller 16 is arranged to treat each operation of the switching arrangement 20 to the relatively short duration contact position as a user input signal. The controller 16 is arranged to determine the duration of a contact made by the operation of the switching arrangement 20 to the relatively short duration contact position and, when the duration is greater than a predetermined threshold, determine that the user input signal is a stop signal for the wiper mechanism 10, 14.
Patent GB-2420581-A (GB)
Title: A pile sleeve and a method of pile installation
Inventor: MCGREGOR DUNCAN
IPC: E02D5/56
Filed: 2005-11-23
Abstract: A pile sleeve (15, 55) comprises a tubular body (C) which has a leading end (14) and a trailing end (16), which is provided with a plurality of longitudinally extending, radially projecting fins (12, 52), and which is adapted for insertion into a substrate around a trailing end region (E) of a primary pile after the latter has been driven into the substrate. The fins (12) may be triangular. However, in some embodiments the fins (52) of the pile sleeve (55) are not triangular, merely tapering in a lower region (52) and each fin has a free outer edge to which a terminal plate (54) is attached transversely. Preferably these terminal plates (54) are disposed perpendicular and fairly symmetrically so that the overall shape of each fin with plate affixed is a T-shape. The terminal plates (54) take up lateral load stresses so that the overall area (R) in which the sleeve (55) is embedded can be reduced, ie the fins (52) can be shorter in radial extent.
Patent GB-2432687-A (GB)
Title: Preventing spyware/malware from installing in a registry
Inventor: EDWARDS JONATHAN L
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A method for preventing spyware/malware from installing in a registry comprises identifying an attempt to make a change to a registry of at least one computer 702 and conditionally preventing the change to the registry by comparing the request to a set of rules 704. If any one of the rules is violated 706-710, the change is prevented 714. The rules may involve the name of a key in the registry, a value in the registry, the type of change etc. The change may involve a write operation, a delete value operation, a create subkey operation, a change subkey operation etc. The invention combats spyware and malware by preventing any changes to the registry that may facilitate the installation and/or operation of such software.
Patent GB-2422391-A (GB)
Title: Fixed-head drill bit with stabilising features
Inventor: CARIVEAU PETER THOMAS
IPC: E21B10/46
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: A fixed-head drill bit comprising a bit body 20 and a plurality of cutting elements 22 disposed on the bit body 20, wherein each cutting element 22 includes a cutting surface 29 defining a swept cutting profile 30 when the bit is rotated about an axis. The bit further comprising at least one wear knuckle, or wear knot, disposed on the bit body such that it is positioned at least partially within 36 and extending at least partially outside 38 a selected one or more of the swept cutting profiles 30, such that the knuckle is configured to wear during engagement with the formation to appreciably conform to the shape of the one or more swept cutting profiles 30, thus allowing the drill bit to wear into a more stable configuration.
Patent GB-2423184-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear fuel cell
Inventor: LIN PING-WHA
IPC: C01B3/04
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A nuclear fuel cell is disclosed comprising a reactor having an upstream side and a downstream side, a gas inlet at the upstream side and a gas outlet at the downstream side, a means for flowing a stream of gas through the reactor from the upstream side to the downstream side, a means for heating the gas stream 315 flowing through the reactor at a sufficient rate to cause components of the stream of gas to undergo nuclear reactions and produce protons and free electrons, and a cold reservoir 314 at a downstream portion of the reactor for cooling the gas stream so as to recombine electrons and protons to form hydrogen.
Patent GB-2427623-A (GB)
Title: Roofing system
Inventor: FIFIELD JOHN
IPC: E04D1/16
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: The invention comprises a roof tile (10) having an undersurface 12 that is selectively thickened 40 within the body of the tile (10) to increase the strength of the tile (10). It also includes a roof tile (10) having an underlock 17, wherein the undersurface of the underlock 17 is selectively thickened to increase the strength of the underlock 17. The invention also includes a roof tile (10) where the underlock (10) has an upper end 17a and a lower end 17b, wherein one or both of the ends of the underlock 17 is/are angled with respect to upper and lower edges 13,14 of the tile (10) to strengthen the underlock 17. The roof tile (10) of the invention also includes an inner weather bar 20 extending parallel to, and inwardly of a or the lower edge 14 of the tile (10) on the tile undersurface 12, wherein the inner weather bar 20 is arranged to engage with the continuous upper surface of the next adjacent lower row of tiles when the tiles are laid in overlapping relationship.
Patent GB-2439107-A (GB)
Title: Ion thermalization enhanced by transient gas pressure changes in ion trap
Inventor: RAPTAKIS EMMANUEL
IPC: H01J49/24
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A method of pulsing gas in a quadrupole ion trap to reduce excess internal energy of ions formed externally to the trap at high-vacuum conditions is disclosed. With pulsed gas introduction, pressures greater than those with which traps are normally operated can be achieved over a few milliseconds. Kinetic energy damping via collisional cooling at these higher pressures is also more efficient. Minimization of uncontrolled fragmentation (thermalization) and enhanced sensitivity are observed. After the gas is pumped out of the system, ions can be selectively isolated, dissociated and finally mass analyzed at the lower pressures either by using the quadrupole ion trap as a mass spectrometer or by ejecting ions into a time-of-flight analyzer.
Patent GB-2432449-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for data transmission, and apparatus and method for driving image display device using the same.
Inventor: EOM SANG YONG
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting an image data within a display device includes a timing controller (108) having a data converter (126) provided therein for convening input N-bit data, (wherein N is a positive integer), into an (N-1)-bit data and concurrently generating a restoring signal; and a data driver including a data restorer (104) for restoring the (N-1)-bit data to the N-bit data in accordance with a value of the restoring signal. This arrangement minimizes data transmissions and hence reduces electromagnetic interference.
Patent GB-2428356-A (GB)
Title: Handover processing in a mobile communication system
Inventor: YAMAMOTO KEIJI
IPC: H04W36/12
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: A handover processing system in mobile communication system, implemented in a gateway 30 connected to a subscriber network including a base station CS3, a public network PSTN and an IP network. The gateway comprises a line exchanger performing line exchange processing, a VoIP connection unit controlling a communication function to transmit/receive IP-packetized data to/from the VoIP network, a handover detector for determining whether or not call request from the base station is a handover call, a communication call detector for determining whether or not a communication source call of the handover is present, a call information storage unit storing call information, a handover source call retriever for retrieving handover source call information including a destination gateway 10 from the source gateway 20 in the IP network, and handover processor taking over the communication call from the source gateway 20 to continue the communication, and performing handover processing of the VoIP communication call.
Patent GB-2445599-A (GB)
Title: Frequency band spectrum reuse by a second communcations system when primary system has spare bandwidth capacity
Inventor: PINTENET REMY
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: A first communication unit comprises a signature generator which generates a signal by spreading a first signature using a first spread spectrum code. A transmitter transmits the signal in a first frequency interval at a first transmit power level. The first frequency interval is a frequency interval assigned to the first communication unit for transmissions. A second communication unit comprises a receiver which receives the signal in the first frequency interval. A signature receiver generates a received signature by de-spreading the signal using the first spread spectrum code and a comparison processor determines if the received signature corresponds to the first signature. If so, a transmitter is allowed to transmit in the first frequency interval and otherwise no transmissions are made by the second communication unit in the first frequency interval. The invention may allow simple, distributed and self-regulating frequency reuse.
Patent GB-2431282-A (GB)
Title: Automatic playing and recording apparatus for accoustic/electric guitar
Inventor: LEE CHANG-SUN
IPC: G10H3/18
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: Automatic playing and recording apparatuses for an acoustic/electric guitar allow a user to play in concert along with music of other musical instruments outputted by an automatic playing apparatus by adding the automatic playing apparatus to an acoustic/electric guitar, or to record/process user's guitar music or ensemble music and then reproduce/output the guitar music or the ensemble music according to user's need by adding a recording apparatus to an acoustic/electric guitar. The automatic playing and recording apparatuses for an acoustic/electric guitar comprise: a pre-amp for amplifying guitar music at a predetermined level, controlling the tone according to user's demand and then outputting the guitar music to a dedicated guitar amp; an automatic playing apparatus for storing an outer music file using the internal memory or converting an exterior music signal into a music file to thereby output the music file to the pre-amp; and a recording apparatus for storing an output of the pre-amp in the internal memory. Accordingly, the user can play in concert together with various musical instruments without adhering to time and place, and the user himself or herself can appreciate or listen to user's own guitar music or ensemble music with various musical instruments.
Patent GB-2447611-A (GB)
Title: Making a valve bag
Inventor: LITTLE RICHARD ANTHONY RUDD
IPC: B31B70/00
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: A bag and a corresponding method of forming such are disclosed in which the bag is formed with a valve which is constituted by a gap 12a, 14a, between two edge seals 12, 14 of the bag 16. The seals urge the two separate web portions in the gap together, unless a filling part or similar is inserted through the gap, at which point the webs will part to allow passage of the part. In the manufacturing method, the bag is formed from two separate webs bought together and sealed at the valve edge of the bag, followed by the formation of a gusset on the opposite edge, sealing the bag edges, and separating completed bags from the combined web.
Patent GB-2434296-A (GB)
Title: Footwear closure device
Inventor: SAUSMAN ANGELA LESLEY
IPC: A43B7/06
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A device for protecting the interior of footwear from the environment when the footwear is not in use, including a Cover (5) and expansion means (10), the expansion means (10) including at least one resiliently biased member for releasable engagement with an interior wall of the footwear, whereby the engagement with an interior wall causes the footwear to adopt a shape substantially corresponding to the shape of the footwear when in use, the cover (5) including a moisture impervious portion (20) and a sealing means (25) for forming a snug fit between the cover and an exterior surface of the footwear.
Patent GB-2439633-A (GB)
Title: Fastener and fastening system
Inventor: OLLIS WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: The invention relates to an impact-drive fastener 1 comprising a twisted wire body, a substantially solid common axial core 2, a protruding helix 3 extending from a pointed leading end and a trailing elongate driving shank 4 of reduced radial diameter. The protruding helix comprises a plurality of loosely wound thread-cutting blade-like helical projections 5 extending radially from the core and inclined at an angle (8 figure 2a) of less than 42{ to the longitudinal axis (9 figure 2a) of the core. The reduced diameter driving shank has a twisted and grooved surface (34 figure 4a) that carries no such swept angle thread-culling blades. The driving shank is preferably arranged to fit into and cooperate with a driving adapter (21 figure 8) having a hollow leading end (24 figure 8) for insertion into a host material. The driving adaptor is unyielding and is arranged for transmitting axial force from an impact-energy driving machine to the driving shank of the profiled fastener. One embodiment relates to a method of connecting a plurality of layers of a structure using a helically profiled fastener using an adapter having a solid tail shaft end, a reduced diameter hollow nose end and a shoulder positioned between said tail and nose ends. Further embodiments relate to an unyielding drive adapter for transmitting axial force from an impact-energy driving machine to a driving shank of a helical profiled fastener and an impact drive fastening assembly comprising said helically profiled fastener and said unyielding drive adapter. Said drive adaptor having: ```a driven shaft tail end (22) having means to engage the impact-energy driving 20 machine; ```a leading nose end (24) having an elongate hollow axial recess that is dimensioned to receive and cooperate with the reduced diameter driving shank of the helical profiled fastener; ```a shoulder portion (23) positioned between the tail and nose ends; and wherein the outer periphery of the leading nose end (24) includes an abrasive part (29) or cutting formation (29) that is arranged to abrade or cut a host material.
Patent GB-2450716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in square balers
Inventor: GROENIGEN JAN C VAN
IPC: A01D59/04
Filed: 2007-07-04
Abstract: A baler has a bale chamber 20 and a needle 40 movable through the bale chamber to pass a strand of twine from one side of the bale chamber to a knotter 24 located on the opposite side, the twine being engaged by a tip of the needle. In the invention, pressurised air is directed at the needle tip. The air stream avoids crop material being caught up in the knots formed by the knotter 24.
Patent GB-2440040-A (GB)
Title: A Valve Actuator with Feedback Control
Inventor: SANDERS PETER GEORGE
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: A valve actuator 4 having an electric drive motor 3 with a motor shaft and having an output shaft linked to the motor shaft to drive movement of a valve, the actuator further having a control system arranged to provide a first closed loop control of the actuator output shaft and including a controller coupled to a first position sensor 11 to sense the position of the actuator output shaft, and to a second position sensor 10 to sense the position of the motor shaft and to enable determination of the speed of the motor shaft, the control system being configured to respond to sensed signals 10a from the first and second sensors and adjust the motor speed/ position accordingly. Preferably feedback control is used to determine backlash in the coupling means such as a rack and pinion between the motor and the valve/damper shaft. Additionally a further thrust transducer disposed at a distal end of the valve shaft. The thrust transducer comprising a annular ring with a flexible web bridging the hole and a strain gauge located on the web to detect any movement thereof.
Patent GB-2453975-A (GB)
Title: A walking aid with a means for effectively varying its length during use
Inventor: BERNARD CLARE
IPC: A61H3/02
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A walking aid 10 having a means for varying its length being configured to maintain a substantially constant vertically resolved distance between the user and the ground when the aid is tilted from a substantially vertical orientation during normal use. The crutch comprises a shaft member 12 having a foot portion 20 at an end of the shaft member, and a grip portion 16 distal the foot portion, with the foot portion being arranged to contact the ground, and the grip portion being configured to support a portion of a body of a user. The foot portion includes an extender portion which comprises an arcuate track member, while the shaft member is provided with a slide element which is arranged to engage with the track member and be slidable along it. The slide element moves from a first position to a second position, thus allowing the user to swing their body from a position rearward of the foot portion to a position forward of the foot portion, enabling a smooth wobble-free movement.
Patent GB-2455063-A (GB)
Title: Method of repairing a lined structure
Inventor: MCMILLAN ALISON JANE
IPC: B29C73/04
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: A method of repairing a structure including a liner (12, figures 1 and 2) and an insulating material (14, figures 1 and 2) there behind. The method comprises cutting away a damaged area of the liner (12) and the insulating material (14) there behind to provide a space. A patch of liner material 18 is then attached to extend across the space, and the space behind the liner patch 18 is filled with expanding foam filter. The patch 18 may comprise formations 24 extending into the space so as to anchor it to the foam filler. The unexpanded foam may be retained within a balloon in the space, the balloon then being broken to allow the foam to expand. Alternatively the foam may be injected into the space through a perforation (20, figure 3) in the patch 18. The structure may be a casing of a gas turbine engine, preferably a fan casing (10, figure 1), or the structure may be a liner in a freezer or cold store, a wall or door in a noise proof room, or used in submarine noise proofing.